Custodial Worker 1

Start your day with a role that makes every workplace shine! The Custodial Worker 1 position with the Department of Transportation gives you the chance to keep PennDOT facilities clean, safe, and welcoming. This role supports employees and customers by creating spaces that feel organized and cared for. You will join a team that values steady work, responsibility, and pride in service. Apply today and help us keep PennDOT facilities in top condition!

This position focuses on maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environments that support daily operations. You will help ensure spaces meet expectations for employees and customers. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Practices: Work safely and follow all department safety rules and regulations
• Cleaning Tasks: Maintain neat work areas by sweeping floors, cleaning restrooms, and caring for desks and cabinets
• Equipment Use: Operate vacuums, waxers, mops, and other tools to maintain clean and hazard-free areas
• Instruction Interpretation: Apply detailed instructions and independent judgment to complete cleaning tasks to standard
• Customer Service: Interact with employees and customers to provide helpful service and support
• Site Support: Travel to various facilities as needed and assist with additional tasks throughout the district

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,010.00 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.